MRes Linguistics

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 92, with at least with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 71 with 65 in Writing, and 59 in Reading, Listening and Speaking..
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Queen Mary University of London offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to its students. 

1. Queen Mary International Excellence Scholarships: A scholarship program for international undergraduate and postgraduate students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for one year of study.
2. Queen Mary Law Scholarships: A scholarship program for undergraduate and postgraduate law students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees, depending on the level of academic achievement.
3. Queen Mary Engineering and Materials Science Scholarships: A scholarship program for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying engineering or materials science who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees, depending on the level of academic achievement.

Graduates of the MRes in Linguistics program from Queen Mary University are well-prepared for a range of intellectually rewarding and impactful career pathways.

1. Linguistic Researcher: Graduates can embark on careers as linguistic researchers, contributing to the advancement of linguistic knowledge through original research.

2. Academic Scholar: Graduates may pursue academic careers, engaging in further research, publishing scholarly articles, and teaching linguistics at universities.

3. Language Consultant: Graduates can offer their expertise as language consultants, providing insights into language structure, communication dynamics, and linguistic analysis.

4. PhD Pursuit: The program equips graduates with the skills and knowledge required to pursue a PhD in linguistics or related fields, further specializing in their research area.

5. Language Technology Specialist: Graduates interested in technology can explore roles in natural language processing, computational linguistics, and language technology.

6. Linguistic Project Manager: Graduates may lead linguistic research projects for organizations, overseeing data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

7. Research Institutes: Graduates can contribute to linguistic research institutes and language-focused think tanks, driving innovative research initiatives.

8. Data Analysis and Interpretation: Graduates can leverage their advanced research skills for data analysis and interpretation in various sectors, including market research and public policy.

9. Linguistic Publication: Graduates can engage in writing and publishing linguistic research articles, contributing to academic journals and linguistic literature.

10. Language Preservation: Graduates interested in preserving endangered languages can work with linguistic communities and organizations to document and revitalize languages.